The document outlines an approach to youth ministry emphasizing a process of loving and encouraging youth to develop their relationship with God. It highlights the importance of understanding youth's spiritual yearnings, such as identity and purpose, and engaging them in a safe environment. Additionally, it stresses the role of mentors and the necessity of a comprehensive ministry program aimed at nurturing growth and encouraging community service.

1. ON THE JOURNEY YOUTH MINISTRY“It is not about a program, But a process.”

3. DO YOU KNOW WHY THEY CALL THIS GENERATION, the Y GENERATION?

4. WHY WE MEETThrough a safe environment, we seek to provide youth with the opportunities they need to:EXPERIENCE JESUS CHRIST through friendships with othersENCOUNTER HIM ON THEIR LEVEL through worshipping GodEXPRESS HIM TO OTHERS by opening ourselves to each otherEMPTY THEMSELVES FOR HIM by learning from God’s WordEMERGE MORE LIKE JESUS CHRIST by serving as HE would!

6. AGREEMENTT-SHIRTS ONLYRESPECT FOR ALLNO LATE ENTRY (Call!)RIDES ON TIME/WalkersCELL PHONES OK UNTIL “OUR TIME”NO HANGING OUT IN HALLWAYSNO “JUST VISITING”HANDS TO YOURSELFNO DRINKS BROUGHT IN ZERO PDASTAY IN BOUNDARIESFULL PARTICIPATIONDO HAVE FUN!CAUSE FOR SUSPENSION = FIGHTING, STEALING, BREAKING ITEMS, CONTINUED DISRESPECT FOR ADULTS OR OTHER YOUTH.

7. THE PROCESSTo love youth where they areTo encourage them in developing their relationship to GodTo provide them with opportunities for nurture and growthTo challenge them to respond to God’s call to serve in their communitiesThe Book of Discipline ¶226.4I n c a r n a t i o n a l

8. THE PROCESSThe condition of the person’s heart will determine how well God’s Word can take root in his or her life. If students do not understand who they are and who they were created to be, they may see no need to tender their hearts to the Word of God. (cited from: Greg Steir’s e-newsletter.)I n c a r n a t i o n a l

9. THE PROCESSIt shall be the duty of the pastor, the parent(s), guardian(s), sponsor(s), or godparent(s), the officers and teachers of the church school, and all members of the congregation to provide training for the children of the Church throughout their childhoodthat will lead toI n c a r n a t i o n a l

10. THE PROCESSthat will leadto a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior,to an understanding of the Christian faith, and to an appreciation of the privilege and obligations of the baptism and membership. The Book of Discipline ¶226.4I n c a r n a t i o n a l

11. THE PROCESSThere shall be a comprehensive approach to development and implementation of youth ministry programming at all levels of the Church. The comprehensive approach is based on the understanding of the primary task of youth ministry:I n c a r n a t i o n a l

12. THE PROCESS…the primary task of youth ministry:To love youth where they areTo encourage them in developing their relationship to GodTo provide them with opportunities for nurture and growth, andTo challenge them to respond to God’s call to serve in their communitiesThe Book of Discipline ¶226.4I n c a r n a t i o n a l

13. THE PROCESSTo love youth where they areTo encourage them in developing their relationship to GodTo provide them with opportunities for nurture and growthTo challenge them to respond to God’s call to serve in their communitiesI n c a r n a t i o n a l

14. INCARNATIONALYouth MinistryI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

15. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYDoctrine of IncarnationIncarnate = “in the flesh”Jesus Christ = fully God, fully manGod the Son took on human form, lived, died, resurrected, ascended Christ Has Two NaturesA divine nature: Jesus is GodA human nature: Jesus is manJesus will be fully God and fully man foreverI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

16. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYHebrews 4:14-15, “…tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.”I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

17. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYJohn 1:1-14, “…the Word was God…made the world… became flesh…dwelt among us…”I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

18. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYPhil 2:5-7, “did not consider equality… He emptied himself…servant…”I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

19. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYJohn 8:56-58, “The truth is, before Abraham was even born, I existed” I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

20. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYThe Purposes of the IncarnationTo fulfill the promises of GodTo reveal God directly to mankindTo provide an effective sacrifice for sinTo provide an example for our livesI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

21. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYWhat difference does the incarnation make to your youth ministry?Where do you spend your time? Who do you spend your time with? How are you networking with other leaders/pastors? How are you teaching them to be incarnational = like Jesus Christ? I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

22. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRY“…tempted in every way as TEENS are, yet without sin.”“…the Word was God…became flesh like TEENS…dwelt among TEENS…”“did not consider equality with TEENS… emptied servant to TEENS…”“The truth is, before TEENS were even born, YOU existed” I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

23. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYENTER THEIR WORLDFIRST CONTACT PRESENCE = BE WITHCONNECTION WALKING WITHI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

24. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRY“Kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

25. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYRelational Capital = Invested time results in earned audienceI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

26. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYUnderstand them first before you seek to be understood.I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

27. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO BE INCARNATIONAL IS THROUGH CAMPSI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

28. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYSEVEN SPIRITUAL YEARNINGS OF YOUTH Paul at Athens notices and makes observations about the culture and connected the GospelJohn 4:13-15 “Everyone who drinks of the water will give them will never thirst”I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

29. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYSEVEN SPIRITUAL YEARNINGS OF YOUTH 1. IDENTITY: WHO AM I? 2. INTIMACY: AM I LOVED? WHOSE AM I? 3. PURPOSE: WHY AM I HERE? 4. HEALING: IS THERE HOPE FOR ME? I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

30. INCARNATIONALYOUTH MINISTRYSEVEN SPIRITUAL YEARNINGS OF YOUTH 5. MENTORING: DO I MATTER TO YOU? WILL YOU GUIDE ME? 6. NURTURE: DO YOU CARE? WILL YOU GIVE ME WHAT I NEED? 7. COURAGE: DO I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? I n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a lI n c a r n a t i o n a l

31. THE PROCESSTo love youth where they areTo encourage them in developing their relationship to GodTo provide them with opportunities for nurture and growthTo challenge them to respond to God’s call to serve in their communitiesI n c a r n a t i o n a l

32. ON THE JOURNEY YOUTH MINISTRY“It is not about a program, But a process.”